Samsung GT-I9235 User manual

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User Manual

GT-I9235

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About this manual

This device provides high quality mobile communication and entertainment using Samsung’s

high standards and technological expertise. This user manual is specially designed to detail

the device’s functions and features.

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Please read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use.

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Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings.

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Images and screenshots may differ in appearance from the actual product.

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Content may differ from the final product, or from software provided by service providers

or carriers, and is subject to change without prior notice. For the latest version of the

manual, refer to the Samsung website,

www.samsung.com

.

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Content (high quality content) that requires high CPU and RAM usage will affect the

overall performance of the device. Applications related to the content may not work

properly depending on the device’s specifications and the environment that it is used in.

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Available features and additional services may vary by device, software, or service

provider.

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Applications and their functions may vary by country, region, or hardware specifications.

Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by applications from any provider

other than Samsung.

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Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited

registry settings or modified operating system software. Attempting to customise the

operating system may cause the device or applications to work improperly.

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Software, sound sources, wallpapers, images, and other media provided with this device

are licensed for limited use. Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other

purposes is an infringement of copyright laws. Users are entirely responsible for illegal

use of media.

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You may incur additional charges for data services, such as messaging, uploading and

downloading, auto-syncing, or using location services. To avoid additional charges, select

an appropriate data tariff plan. For details, contact your service provider.

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Default applications that come with the device are subject to updates and may no longer

be supported without prior notice. If you have questions about an application provided

with the device, contact a Samsung Service Centre. For user-installed applications,

contact service providers.

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Modifying the device’s operating system or installing softwares from unofficial sources

may result in device malfunctions and data corruption or loss. These actions are violations

of your Samsung licence agreement and will void your warranty.

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Warning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or others

Caution: situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment

Note: notes, usage tips, or additional information

Copyright

This guide is protected under international copyright laws.

No part of this guide may be reproduced, distributed, translated, or transmitted in any form or

by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or storing in any

information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of Samsung

Electronics.

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Trademarks

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SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics.

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Bluetooth

®

is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.

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Wi-Fi

®

, Wi-Fi Protected Setup

™

, Wi-Fi Direct

™

, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED

™

, and the Wi-Fi logo are

registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

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All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.

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Table of Contents

Getting started

7 Device layout

9 Buttons

10 Package contents

11 Installing the SIM or USIM card

12 Installing the battery

14 Charging the battery

17 Inserting a memory card

19 Turning the device on and off

19 Holding the device

20 Locking and unlocking the device

20 Adjusting the volume

20 Switching to silent mode

Basics

21 Indicator icons

22 Using the touch screen

26 Control motions

30 Notifications

31 Home screen

34 Locked screen

35 Using applications

35 Applications screen

36 Help

37 Entering text

39 Connecting to a Wi-Fi network

40 Setting up accounts

41 Transferring files

42 Securing the device

44 Upgrading the device

Communication

45 Phone

51 Contacts

55 Messaging

56 Email

57 Google Mail

59 Hangouts

59 Google+

60 Messenger

60 ChatON

Web & network

61 Internet

62 Chrome

63 Bluetooth

64 Group Play

66 NFC

67 S Beam

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Travel & local

100 Maps

100 Local

101 Navigation

Settings

102 About Settings

102 Connections

105 My device

116 Accounts

117 More

120 Google Settings

Troubleshooting

Media

68 Music

70 Camera

76 Gallery

79 Video

80 YouTube

82 FM Radio

Application & media stores

84 Play Store

85 Samsung Apps

85 Play Books

86 Play Movies

Utilities

87 Memo

88 S Planner

90 Dropbox

90 Cloud

91 Clock

93 Calculator

94 Voice Recorder

95 S Voice

97 Google

98 Voice Search

98 My Files

99 Downloads

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Getting started

Device layout

Multipurpose jack

Earpiece

Proximity/Light sensor

Memory card slot

Internal touch screen

Microphone

Front camera

Lock button

Back button

Silent mode button

Power/End button

Camera button

Alphanumeric buttons

Delete button

Dial button

Home button

Navigation button

Confirm button

Menu button

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Main antenna

Rear camera

Speaker

Flash

SIM card slot

Volume button

Back cover

External touch screen

GPS antenna

Home button

Back button

Menu button

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Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause

connectivity problems or drain the battery.

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Do not use a screen protector. This causes sensor malfunctions.

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Do not allow water to contact the touch screen. The touch screen may malfunction

in humid conditions or when exposed to water.

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Buttons

Button Function

Power/End

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Press and hold to turn the device on or off.

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Press to end a call.

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Press and hold for more than 7 seconds to reset the

device if it has fatal errors or hang-ups, or freezes.

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Press to return to the previous screen.

Menu

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Tap to open a list of options available for the current

screen.

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Tap and hold on the Home screen to launch Google

search.

Home

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Tap to return to the Home screen.

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Tap and hold to open the list of recent applications.

Back

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Tap to return to the previous screen.

Navigation

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Press to scroll through options.

Confirm

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Press to select the highlighted option or confirm an input.

Camera

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Press to launch

Camera

.

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Press to take photos or videos in camera mode.

Dial

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Press to make or answer a call.

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Press to view the history of incoming and outgoing calls

and messages.

Delete

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Press in a text field to delete a preceding character.

Alphanumeric

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Press to enter characters, numbers, and symbols.

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Press and hold the 1 button on the Home screen to

access voicemails.

Silent mode

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Press and hold on the Home screen to switch to silent

mode.

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Button Function

Volume

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Press to adjust the device volume.

Lock

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Press to lock or unlock the device. The device goes into

lock mode when the touch screen turns off.

Package contents

Check the product box for the following items:

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Device

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Battery

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Quick start guide

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The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary

depending on the region or service provider.

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The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible

with other devices.

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Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make

sure they are compatible with the device before purchase.

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Other accessories may not be compatible with your device.

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Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Malfunctions caused by using

unapproved accessories are not covered by the warranty service.

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Availability of all accessories is subject to change depending entirely on

manufacturing companies. For more information about available accessories, refer

to the Samsung website.

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Installing the SIM or USIM card

Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider.

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Only microSIM cards work with the device.

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Some LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider. For

details about service availability, contact your service provider.

1

Open the cover of the SIM card slot.

2

Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.

3

Push the SIM or USIM card into the slot until it locks in place.

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Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot. If a memory card happens to

be lodged in the SIM card slot, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to

remove the memory card.

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Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card. Samsung is not

responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards.

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Close the cover of the SIM card slot.

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Removing the SIM or USIM card

1

Open the cover of the SIM card slot.

2

Push the SIM or USIM card until it disengages from the device, and then pull it out.

3

Close the cover of the SIM card slot.

Installing the battery

1

Remove the back cover.

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Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover.

Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively. Doing so may damage the cover.

2

Insert the battery.

2

1

Do not remove the protective tape covering the antenna, as this can damage the

antenna.

3

Replace the back cover.

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Removing the battery

1

Remove the back cover.

2

Pull out the battery.

Charging the battery

Use the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time. A computer can be also

used to charge the device by connecting them via the USB cable.

Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or

cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device.

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When the battery power is low, the battery icon appears empty.

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If the battery is completely discharged, the device cannot be turned on

immediately when the charger is connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for

a few minutes before turning on the device.

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Charging with the charger

Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor and then plug the end of the USB cable into

the multipurpose jack.

Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any

damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.

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The device can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge

the battery.

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If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging, the touch screen

may not function. If this happens, unplug the charger from the device.

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While charging, the device may heat up. This is normal and should not affect the

device’s lifespan or performance. If the battery gets hotter than usual, the charger

may stop charging.

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If the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a

Samsung Service Centre.

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After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the

device, and then unplug it from the electric socket.

Do not remove the battery before removing the charger. This may damage the

device.

To save energy, unplug the charger when not in use. The charger does not have a

power switch, so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in

use to avoid wasting power. The charger should remain close to the electric socket

and easily accessible while charging.

Checking the battery charge status

When you charge the battery while the device is off, the following icons will show the current

battery charge status:

Charging Fully charged

Reducing the battery consumption

Your device provides options that help you save battery power. By customising these options

and deactivating features in the background, you can use the device longer between charges:

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When you are not using the device, switch to sleep mode by pressing the Lock button.

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Close unnecessary applications with the task manager.

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Deactivate the Bluetooth feature.

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Deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.

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Deactivate auto-syncing of applications.

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Decrease the backlight time.

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Decrease the brightness of the display.

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Inserting a memory card

Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 64 GB. Depending on the

memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your

device.

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Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device. Using an

incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card, or corrupt the data

stored in it.

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Use caution to insert the memory card right-side up.

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The device supports only the FAT and the exFAT file systems for memory cards.

When inserting a card formatted in a different file system, the device asks to

reformat the memory card.

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Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards.

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When inserting a memory card into the device, the memory card’s file directory

appears in the

SD memory card

folder.

1

Open the cover of the memory card slot.

2

Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.

3

Push the memory card into the slot until it locks in place.

4

Close the cover of the memory card slot.

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Removing the memory card

Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. On the Home screen, tap

Apps

→

Settings

→

More

→

Storage

→

Unmount SD card

.

1

Open the cover of the memory card slot.

2

Push the memory card until it disengages from the device, and then pull it out.

3

Close the cover of the memory card slot.

Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing

information. Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or damage to the

memory card or device. Samsung is not responsible for losses that result from the

misuse of damaged memory cards, including the loss of data.

Formatting the memory card

A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the

memory card on the device.

On the Home screen, tap

Apps

→

Settings

→

More

→

Storage

→

Format SD card

→

Format SD card

→

Erase everything

.

Before formatting the memory card, remember to make backup copies of all

important data stored on the device. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover loss

of data resulting from user actions.

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Turning the device on and off

When turning on the device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your

device.

Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the device.

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Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas

where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals.

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Press and hold the Power button and tap

Flight mode

to disable the wireless

features.

To turn off the device, press and hold the Power button, and then tap

Power off

.

Holding the device

Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity

problems or drain the battery.

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Locking and unlocking the device

When not in use, lock the device to prevent unwanted operation. Pressing the Lock button

turns off the screen and puts the device into lock mode. The device automatically gets locked

if it is not used for a specified period.

To unlock the device, press the Lock button and flick your finger in any direction within the

unlock screen area at the lower part of the screen.

Adjusting the volume

Press the Volume button up or down to adjust the ringtone volume, or to adjust the sound

volume when playing music or video.

Switching to silent mode

Use one of the following methods:

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Press and hold the Volume button down until it switches to silent mode.

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Press and hold the Power button, and then tap

Mute

or

Vibrate

.

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Open the notifications panel at the top of the screen, and then tap

Sound

or

Vibrate

.

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